The Merdeka Walk Trail of Medan, Medan, Indonesia

Located in the province of North Sumatra, the history of Medan started out in the year of 1590 as a small village which prospered due to its strategic location between Deli and Babura rivers.

Ever since then, it has come a long way into becoming the fourth largest city in Indonesia by the total number of population. Officially, Medan is the largest economic hub of Indonesia outside of the island of Java.

Medan is heavily promoted as a gateway to the Lake Toba, as well as the wild Sumatran jungles of Bukit Lawang or Tangkahan. But for those who are willing to make some time to discover the city of Medan in its own merit, one can find that there is surprisingly enough essential sights to fill up your time here as well!

Without further ado, here is a guide for you to explore the essential sights which are located along the main city center of Medan, which is also known affectionately as the Merdeka Walk trail.

Set in a lovely roundabout which is also known as Bundaran Majestik, this tower gets its name from a local newspaper known as Sinar Indonesia Baru (SIB). Over the course of history, Tugu Harian Sinar Indonesia Baru has served as a site for various rallies held by students, labors and the local Medanese. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Merdeka Walk Trail of Medan
Guide Location: Indonesia » Medan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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